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  1. FootballPremiumLions v Pies on a roll after Donnybrook

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  3. Waroona’s historyPremiumHistory makes a name at Waroona-Hamel RSL

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Harvey vandalismCommentsHarvey Police investigate two graffiti incidents

The two incidents — one at Uduc Road and the other at Harvey Primary School — were believed to have occurred over the long weekend.

Kasper Johansen

culture through hikingCommentsHiking project to highlight cultural landmarks

Harvey’s local indigenous community will be leading the hikes which aim to teach the cultural significance of the region’s natural landmarks, after a $19,000 grant was secured for the pilot program.

hygeine for allCommentsPremiumRegion’s seniors to benefit from packs

Woolworths and RB announced a partnership with Meals on Wheels Australia last month to donate 50,000 hygiene kits nationwide, which has seen elderly residents reaping the benefits.

Kasper Johansen

Farmer wants a yardCommentsPremiumCouncil backs saleyard call

After questions loom over the future of the contentious Boyanup saleyard, industry members have called for a state-of-the-art regional livestock saleyard to be developed within the Shire of Harvey.

Kasper Johansen

Earbus route increasedCommentsPremiumEarbus on the road to health

A new three-year partnership between the Earbus Foundation and Alcoa will allow vital ear health checks to take place at 30 more schools across Waroona, Harvey and Australind.

Kasper Johansen

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Teen’s joy ride ends in car flip & injuries

A teenage driver and two other young passengers were rushed to hospital after the car he was thrashing around a popular South West camping spot flipped on to its side.

Kasper Johansen & Ailish Delaney

Roadside legendHarvey woman on a mission to help others

Every now and then there are people who reassure us that the world is a wonderful place — Harvey resident Jess Cook is one of them.

opinionFolk like caring Jess are our regional heroes

Perth is a lovely city, but I feel a big sense of relief when I am back home in the South West and I reckon it has something to do with the great people down here.

Harvey authorStory from gold town sparkles

Harvey-born author Gail Jones has joined some of the country’s best writers as a long-listed author for the Miles Franklin award.

Top marksDetention day a giant success

The collective noun for a group of school principals is called a detention, and it was well and truly a detention of principals that visited Our Lady of Mercy College.

Jacinta Cantatore

New Office EnablesCommentsPremiumNew office enables better service

The grand opening of EnableWA’s new office in Australind happened on Friday and will be used for day-to-day activities as well as provide access to therapy and other services.

Kasper Johansen

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‘just doing my job’CommentsPremiumPraise for life’s work fighting muscular dystrophy

Perth researchers Sue Fletcher and Steve Wilton have dedicated their lives to creating a new treatment for a fatal muscle-wasting disease. Now they have received Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Angela Pownall

Queen’s Birthday HonoursCommentsPremiumHow a life-shattering night led to life of advocacy

After her ex-husband broke into her home and shot her children and himself, Ann O’Neill refused to be defeated. Instead, she made it her mission to help other trauma victims pick up the pieces.

Bethany Hiatt

Bush legendsVideoCommentsPremiumThe woman teaching the world about Kimberley magic

After facing some difficult times in her life, Bec Sampi became one of few Aboriginal women to find a calling as a head tour guide. Now, she passes on her wisdom about the ancient land to visitors.

Steve Butler

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Coral Bay on edgeCommentsPremium
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How heroic tour operator saved boy from shark attack

A marine tour operator has revealed how one of his employees bravely swam to the rescue of a young boy attacked by a shark while spearfishing off Coral Bay.

Sarah Steger

extremely seriousPremiumWoman accused of attempted car attack pleads not guilty

A 49-year-old Bluff Point woman is preparing to go to trial after pleading not guilty to allegations she attempted to run over a group of people on Christmas Eve.

Liam Beatty

Search continuesCommentsPremiumWater search called off missing windsurfer

Police divers are assessing weather and water conditions today before they begin to search the depths of the Murchison River mouth and Kalbarri coast for missing windsurfer John Laverack.

Elise Van Aken

Vaccine rollout expandsBookings now open for Pfizer COVID jabs in Geraldton

Geraldton Hospital will be running Pfizer vaccine clinics every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with the vaccine available in town for 30-49-year-olds for the first time yesterday.

bodyboardingPremiumPremiumSW duo win two State bodyboarding titles

Margaret River offered a few bright sparks at the weekend’s WA Bodyboard Titles, with locals winning the under-18 and over-35 divisions and named as State champions.

‘Hole lot of fun’WA police car gets stuck in sinkhole on highway

A town was left without water after police got stuck in the huge sinkhole on Great Eastern Highway.

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Coral Bay attackCommentsPremium‘I thought I was going to die’: Boy’s shark horror

The brave 10-year-old boy who was bitten by a shark while snorkelling at Coral Bay has spoken of the terrifying encounter for the first time.

Emily Moulton

WFHCommentsPremiumPerth office workers continue to stay away from CBD

Despite WA being virtually COVID-19 free, many Perth CBD employees have continued to work from home.

Joe Spagnolo

Surging demandPremiumPremiumFIFO, regional travellers boost Perth Airport traffic

Fly-in, fly-out workers and regional travellers are driving a surge in passenger traffic at Perth Airport, with data showing activity in those areas is within striking distance of pre-COVID levels.

Flexibile workingPremiumPremiumBig end of town lock in WFH arrangements

Some of the largest employers in Perth’s CBD have underlined the lasting effects of COVID by formalising work-from-home deals that could see some staff spending most of their time outside the office.

Golden (years) opportunityCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWorried about retiring? This class is for you

Apparently there are a lot of people in WA who are nervous about what’s going to happen to them in their golden years. While you don’t need millions to be comfortable, it pays to plan your finances.

Critical injuriesPremiumGrandad fighting for life after hit-and-run crash

The family of an 84-year-old cyclist fighting for life after a hit-and-run crash in Perth’s south-east say they are in ‘complete shock’.

Brianna Dugan